ThedaCare is encouraging everyone to take steps to help reduce their risk for liver cancer.
Liver cancer is a disease that begins in the cells of the liver, a football-sized organ that sits in the upper right portion of the abdomen.
According to an August 2025 medical journal The Lancet, the number of liver cancer cases in the United States is on course to rise from 870,000 in 2022 to 1.52 million by 2050.
That trajectory could change if people take steps to prevent the disease. Chronic viral infections, such as hepatitis B and C viruses, are the leading cause of liver cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Hepatitis B infections can be prevented through a vaccine, which helps provide long-term protection.
Hepatitis C also causes liver cancer, but there is no vaccine to prevent the disease.
Other leading liver cancer causes include cirrhosis, diabetes, and excessive alcohol consumption, which can lead to irreversible liver damage.
People with questions or concerns about their liver health are encouraged to schedule a visit with a primary care provider.
